Before you read this article, I encourage you to have an open mind and consider sharing this information with your doctor. Many people take statins based on incomplete information. The goal of this article is not to make you feel regretful or misled but to empower you with knowledge so you can make informed decisions about your health.

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to overproduce thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism. This condition results in symptoms like weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, heat intolerance, and eye problems (Graves’ ophthalmopathy).

Despite its importance, many doctors fail to stress the need for patients to increase their HDL levels. Why is that? And what constitutes a healthy HDL level?